Men's Basketball
Men’s Basketball Coach Tommy Amaker Built a Legacy at Harvard. Can It Last?
Coach Tommy Amaker was hired to turn Harvard men’s basketball into a championship team. For years, he lived up to that promise. But an influx of cash to the world of college sports means his magnetism and mentorship may no longer be enough to recruit a star team.
Harvard Men’s Basketball Secures Senior Day Win Over Dartmouth, 66-58
On senior night and the last game of the season Harvard (12-15, 7-7 Ivy) wrapped up conference play with a dominant 66-58 victory over Dartmouth, led by an 18 point performance from freshman Robert Hinton.
Harvard Stuns Yale, Ending Its Undefeated Ivy League Streak
The Harvard men’s basketball team handed an undefeated Yale its first loss on Saturday in a 74-69 win at home, in an upset that leaves the Crimson in contention for postseason play in Ivy Madness.
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Harvard huddles in Friday's game against Brown. The Crimson pulled off a surprise victory against Yale Saturday afternoon.
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Senior captain Evan Nelson and junior captain Chandler Piggé take on Brown in Friday's game.
Harvard Suffers Postseason Heartbreak Deja Vu Against Brown, 59-52
When the Crimson took the court at Lavities Friday night, the team’s hopes were high following last weekend’s gritty overtime win against Penn — which had kept Ivy Madness tantalizingly within reach — but ultimately fell to the Bear 59-52, in a loss which makes postseason qualification a challenging prospect.
Leaving his Mark: The Ivy League’s Newest Hinton is Taking the Conference by Storm
Freshman Robert Hinton has taken Harvard men's basketball by storm in his first season. But he isn't the first Ivy League athlete in his family.
Miracle Shot Keeps Harvard's Postseason Hopes Alive With Overtime Victory Over Penn
In an instant classic, Harvard men's basketball prevailed over Penn following a miracle last-second shot from senior Evan Nelson. Despite giving up a 17 point lead, the team held strong in the final minutes of regulation and overtime to keep its season alive.
Harvard Completes Perfect Weekend, Beats Columbia 87-75
Looking to build momentum in rematch season, the Harvard men's basketball team completed the homestand sweep via a dominant 87-75 win over the Columbia Lions.
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Sophomore Thomas Batties II shoots a free throw during his career weekend, in which he scored a team-high 52 points.
Harvard Men’s Basketball Prevails Over Cornell for Coach Amaker’s 300th Win
Harvard men’s basketball emerged victorious Saturday night, prevailing 75-73 over Cornell and earning head coach Tommy Amaker’s 300th career victory.
Amaker Hits 300
Harvard men's basketball head coach Tommy Amaker notched his 300th victory Friday night.
Late Dartmouth Surge Downs Men’s Basketball in Pivotal Road Battle
Harvard men’s basketball team headed to Dartmouth Saturday afternoon looking to keep pace in the intensifying race for the Ivy Madness playoffs, but a late game surge by the Big Green left the Crimson empty-handed.
Men’s Basketball Sinks Columbia, 90-82, Falls Away at Cornell, 75-60
Harvard came into its matchup with Cornell less than 24 hours after securing a hard fought 90-82 victory over Columbia at Levien Gymnasium in New York City. But the Big Red generated a second half-storm Saturday night to blow past the Crimson, 75-60, in the first back-to-back weekend of the Ivy season.
Men’s Basketball Loses Second Ivy League Home Game to Penn 82-67
Harvard men’s basketball lost its second consecutive home conference game to the University of Pennsylvania 82-67, despite entering the game as 7.5-point favorites.